The Hire Connection: Healthcare Recruiting Is Evolving (And You Should Be, Too!)

The introduction and evolution of the internet has drastically changed many industries, but perhaps none quite so much as the field of medical recruiting. From the early introduction of the world wide web to today's fast-paced and mobile world, healthcare recruiters have had to adapt their strategies to meet the ever-changing needs of both their hospitals and their potential candidates. A pioneer in the healthcare recruiting industry, the owner of The Hire Connection, Van Allen, has experienced these changes first-hand. If you wish to stay abreast of the new trends and keep up with the ever-changing demands of physician recruiting, an experienced healthcare recruiting company may be your most valuable asset.

Healthcare Recruiting Before The Internet

Prior to the introduction of the internet, healthcare recruiting was time-consuming and cumbersome. Many recruitment strategies revolved around newspaper ads, cold calls, direct mailings, and "We're hiring!" signs hung in the doorways and windows. Physicians and nurses who wished to apply for the position had to deliver a paper resume in person or fax it to the facility. Up until the interview, the initial advertisement was often the only opportunity the physician had to get to know the hospital, and the resume was the only tool the hospital had to get to know the candidate.

Hiring international or out-of-state applicants was especially time-consuming and expensive. Someone would have to cover the cost of a long-distance phone call or a plane ticket - often more than once, depending on the number of interviews required.

Healthcare Recruiting With The Internet

While the introduction of the internet initially turned the field of healthcare recruiting on its head, most experts agree that the internet has significantly streamlined and drastically improved the process.

Hospitals are able to advertise and fill multiple opportunities at the same time.
Physicians are able to browse hundred of job opportunities at one time to locate the ones that seem the most appealing.
Hospitals and recruiting companies can advertise their open positions on opportunity websites that provide living, breathing glimpses into the company culture.
Physicians and nurses can read the opportunity description and research the company extensively via its website and social media to determine if it will be a good fit for their personal value systems and lifestyles.
Recruiters are able to research candidates via their own social media profiles to determine if they will be a good fit for their facility.
International and out-of-state interviews can now be conducted virtually, significantly decreasing recruiting costs.

The fact that the world wide web has drastically changed the healthcare recruiting industry is undeniable, but we firmly believe that these changes have all been for the better. We look forward to seeing how our industry continues to grow and evolve in the future.

The Hire Connection, LLC Can Give You The Modern Recruiting Edge

Because our industry is constantly evolving, it can be hard for in-house recruiters to keep up with the latest and greatest trends and technologies. Hiring a professional physician recruiting firm can give you the advantage you need to stay ahead of your competition - especially with the looming physician shortage. To learn more about how The Hire Connection, LLC can help you find the doctors and nurses you need to fill your open opportunities, visit our website or give us a call at (866) 661-4473.

The Hire Connection Team